HOPE   John 8:12 by Maria Tarruella, 79 x 79 inches   FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 29, 2009 Opening Reception: Friday, February 27, 7 - 9 PM Gallery Talk: Saturday, February 28, 4 - 5 PM “The awareness of the small things can become a sanctifying source of hope.” John 1:3-4 by Maria Tarruella, 10 x 39 inches   White Stone Gallery is pleased to introduce Maria Tarruella, a contemporary artist of Madrid, Spain. This is the artist’s US debut show. Maria Tarruella’s rich layered works, which can be almost 7 feet by 7 feet, are collaged and painted using wax, acrylic paint, paper, iron powder, pigments, ashes, and mineral powder on raw linen canvas. Each element having an intended purpose and meaning. Tarruella’s aim is to bring attention to God’s presence found in the quotidian graces that he blesses us with on every step of our way. In prayer and full of excitement and passion, Tarruella creates a visual experience that changes as you move through the room. Some elements are only visible from certain angles. One layer, which looks like wind washing over the canvas, is only visible in the dark. The exhibition Hope, which includes some of Tarruella’s largest works, will be installed in both gallery rooms. The smaller room allows the lights to turn off and on for the viewer to experience the full beauty of these works. John 19:34 by Maria Tarruella, 79 x 79 inches   Maria Tarruella Maria Tarruella, of Madrid, Spain, received her BA in European Cultural Studies at the American University in Paris, graduating Cum Laude with a concentration in Art History. She continued her studies in Fine Arts (painting concentration) at the University of Bellas Artes in Barcelona, Spain; studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and at Sotheby´s Institute in London. Tarruella worked in Venice, at the Guggenheim Collection and in London and Madrid for Sotheby´s. She has had successful solo exhibitions in Madrid and Barcelona. Her work is sold internationally; being part of private collections in Spain, London, Rome, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Mexico, Israel and Dubai. This is her first show in the US. Upcoming Exhibitions: Makoto Fujimura Presidential appointment to the National Council on the Arts and founded The International Arts Movement (IAM). Reception: April 17. The Milans Celebrated abstract painters, John & Elli Milan. We first discovered their work on the cover of Art Business News 4219 Main St (Manayunk), Philadelphia, PA 19127 | 215-482-7700 Website          Directions          Hours       Copyright © 2008 White Stone. All Rights Reserved